20 Jan 2025
Saba releases presentation outlining plan for seven UK investment trusts
Saba Capital Management, the US activist investment firm headed by Boaz Weinsten, has issued a new presentation outlining its plans to…
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The Bitcoin Opportunity Fund eyes $50m fundraise
The Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, a hedge fund aiming to deliver higher risk-adjusted returns through diversification within the bitcoin…
Chinese hedge funds embrace Bridgewater-style strategy as Trump 2.0 looms
Chinese hedge fund managers are rapidly introducing products modelled after Bridgewater Associates’ renowned “All Weather” strategy to meet…
Hedge funds see minor decline in January, says SS&C GlobeOp
Global hedge funds saw a slight dip in performance in the last month of 2024 according to SS&C GlobeOp, with the firm's Hedge Fund…
17 Jan 2025
Brazil's hedge fund exodus hits $57.3bn amid rising rates
Investors pulled out of Brazilian hedge funds at an unprecedented rate in 2024, as rising interest rates and turmoil in local markets led…
Keywise, Panview, and First Beijing lead Asia hedge fund surge
Asian hedge funds achieved their strongest performance in 15 years in 2024, leveraging market volatility, winners in China’s uncertain…
Arini annual returns hit double digits
Former Credit Suisse star trader Hamza Lemssouguer’s hedge fund, Arini, has delivered another impressive double-digit return, propelling…
Hudson Bay, Sona, and Centiva head to Hong Kong
US-based Hudson Bay Capital Management, UK’s Sona Asset Management, and New York-headquartered Centiva Capital are establishing a presence…
Polar expands after strong 2024, makes key hires
Polar Asset Management Partners, one of Canada’s leading hedge funds, is advancing its growth strategy with a London office and a 15%…
Two Sigma and SEC settle over investment model failure
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a settlement with hedge fund Two Sigma over charges related to its failure to…
Equity long-short funds lead 2024 hedge fund gains, Goldman Sachs reports
Hedge funds saw a successful year in 2024, achieving average global gains of 12.1%. Equity long-short managers led the way, with several…
Point72’s new AI fund delivers 14% gains
Steven Cohen's Point72 Asset Management has achieved a 14% gain with its newly launched artificial intelligence (AI)-focused fund, reaching…
Chepstow Lane returns 13.24% in 2024
European opportunistic credit manager Chepstow Lane Capital achieved net returns of 13.24% in 2024, according to a report by Bloomberg News…
16 Jan 2025
Janus Henderson CEO urges rejection of Saba bid
Janus Henderson's CEO Ali Dibadj has urged investors to reject Saba Capital Management's bid to target UK investment trusts, accusing the…
Third Point appoints new president to expand credit platform
Hedge fund Third Point, known for its strategic investments, has appointed Joshua Targoff to the role of President as part of its strategy…
